PhoneLifespan

Redmi A5 vs Redmi Note 13R

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A5

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi A5 is supported until Mar 2028 at $3.55 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13R runs out in May 2028 ($7.62/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Redmi A5 65 · Redmi Note 13R 67 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R $175
Buy with care$7.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Redmi A5 70Redmi Note 13R 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Redmi A5 55Redmi Note 13R 42

The Redmi A5's Unisoc T7250 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Redmi A5 40Redmi Note 13R 55

The Redmi Note 13R has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Redmi A5 84Redmi Note 13R 81

5,200mAh vs 5,030mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Redmi A5 25Redmi Note 13R 27

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Redmi A5 65Redmi Note 13R 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 13R
Price (street)$75$175
Display6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetUnisoc T7250Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM3GB/4GB/6GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging15W wired33W wired
Rear cameras32MP main50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight193 g205 g
Water resistanceIP52IP53
Supported untilMar 2028May 2028
Redmi A5 full verdict →Redmi Note 13R full verdict →Longevity master board →

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